West Japan Railway Co - Company Profile
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West Japan Railway Co (JR-West) is a provider of passenger railway transportation services. It is involved in the mobility, retail, real estate, and travel and regional solutions sectors. The company's main activities include passenger transportation, retail and restaurant operations, real estate sales and leasing, and travel services. JR-West's major services encompass railroad operations, station operations, and shopping center management. Its products and services cater to a diverse customer base, including commuters, tourists, and retail shoppers, across various industries. JR-West operates through a network of train stations and shopping centers, facilitating distribution and customer engagement. The company serves markets primarily in Japan, with a focus on urban and regional areas. JR-West is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
Headquarters
Japan
Address
2-4-24, Shibata, Kita-Ku, Osaka, 530-8341
Website
www.westjr.co.jp
Telephone
81 6 63766060
No of Employees
45,450
Industry
Transport and Logistics
Ticker Symbol & Exchange
9021 (TYO)
Revenue (2025)
$11.9B
4.5%
(2025 vs 2024)
EPS
XYZ
Net Income (2024)
XYZ
15.4%
(2024 vs 2023)
Market Cap*
$8.4B
Net Profit Margin (2024)
XYZ
10.4%
(2024 vs 2023)
* As of and is in US$
West Japan Railway Co premium industry data and analytics
Products and Services
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| Transportation |
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History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New Products/Services | In April, the company introduced a One Piece-themed Shinkansen train. |
| 2024 | Contracts/Agreements | In August, the company in consortium with Energy Holdings Co Ltd, and Cosmo Eco Power Co Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand renewable energy electricity used in railway operations. |
| 2024 | Acquisitions/Mergers/Takeovers | In May, Railway Linen Service announced to acquire 100% Stake in JR West Japan Linen from West Japan Railway Co. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | West Japan Railway Co | Kintetsu Group Holdings Co Ltd | Tokyu Corp | Tobu Railway Co Ltd | Keio Corp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| City | Osaka | Osaka-Shi | Shibuya-Ku | Sumida-Ku | Tama |
| State/Province | Osaka | Osaka | Tokyo | Tokyo | Tokyo |
| No. of Employees | 45,450 | 44,678 | 24,054 | 18,247 | 13,003 |
| Entity Type | Public | Public | Public | Public | Public |
Key Financial Charts
Sales Growth
Net Income Growth
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuaki Hasegawa | Chairman | Executive Board | - | 69 |
| Shoji Kurasaka | President; Director | Executive Board | 1985 | 64 |
| Haruko Nozaki | Director | Non Executive Board | 2020 | 71 |
| Yoshinobu Tsutsui | Director | Non Executive Board | 2020 | 72 |
| Hideo Okuda | Director | Non Executive Board | - | 58 |
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